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Skip to comments.Homosexual Activists Want to Silence Nation's Youth
Posted on 04/08/2002 3:22:27 AM PDT by kattracks
(CNSNews.com) - School kids across America may have their first encounter with homosexuality this week and there's little parents or teachers can to do stop it from happening.
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), a homosexuality advocacy group, is asking students nationwide to take a nine-hour vow of silence on Wednesday, April 10, to recognize and protest the plight of homosexual students.
Instead of speaking up in class, students ranging from sixth grade to college level are expected to distribute information cards, sport stickers and wear t-shirts that promote the pro-homosexuality message from GLSEN.
School faculty and administrators at "participating" schools can expect to receive cards stating:
"Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies.
My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. I believe that ending the silence is the first step toward fighting these injustices.
Think about the voices you are not hearing today. What are you going to do to end the silence?"
Currently, GLSEN estimates that students from more than 1,265 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities "in all 49 states and Puerto Rico" will participate in the Day of Silence.
However, those numbers do not necessarily represent the number of schools that actively endorse the silent protest.
GLSEN permits a child or adult to "register" their local school or college on the Day of Silence registration page, without the endorsement of the school and its administration.
Silence As A Tactic
According to a 40-page Day of Silence Organizing Manual, silence provides homosexual activists and their allies with a tool that can make a "powerful statement of resistance."
Students participating in the Day of Silence are instructed by the manual to resist and protest what GLSEN calls the gender "norms" established by people who feel threatened by girls that act like boys, or boys that act like girls.
The GLSEN manual also states that disagreement with homosexuality has a "broader and deeper" connection to "oppressions," and tries to equate disagreement with homosexuality with racism, and discrimination against women and people with disabilities.
Homosexual Hit List
Day of Silence organizers suggest that children planning to protest April 10 "brainstorm" to create a list of people "who are likely to stand in your way."
Those people should include teachers, counselors and administrators that have "denied you their support in the past, or who've expressed bias against (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered) people.
It is also suggested that the list include other children, school board members, people in the community and relatives "who have shown intolerance" of homosexuality.
The organizing manual notes that "people who oppose your issue are known as, you guessed it, your opponents."
A Year of Silence?
At least one conservative organization is in favor of keeping homosexual activists and their allies silent in the classrooms year round.
Robert Knight, director of the Culture and Family Institute, an affiliate of Concerned Women for America, favors extending the period of silence "indefinitely" so school kids can concentrate on their studies "and not be distracted and misled by homosexual propaganda."
Knight said it's wrong for children to be told the traditional values taught by their parents and churches are a form of hatred
"It's hateful in and of itself to suggest such a thing, and it's a way to silence people who disagree with homosexuality," he said.
Kids who favor marriage and family, Knight said, are being called 'bigot,' 'homophobe,' 'right-wing nut' and 'fundamentalist extremist' by homosexual activists.
While the name-calling against people who disagree with homosexual behavior continues, GLSEN complains that homosexual students are being harassed with terms like 'faggot' and 'dyke.'
Knight said he knows of a more productive way to stop the name-calling, and suggested schools place greater emphasis on teaching manners instead of promoting homosexuality.
"You can teach civility in the schools without promoting homosexuality as normal and healthy," he said. "They're saying you must promote homosexuality in order to make the schools safe for confused kids who might be abused by their peers.
"You can tolerate behavior that is wrong, but to accept and promote (homosexuality) goes beyond tolerance," Knight said. He clarified that events such as the Day of Silence are "aiding and abetting," homosexuality by using children "as their front line troops."
Knight asked, "How about leaving the kids alone?"
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I don't think that any power on earth could do that:-)
Somehow I expect that GLSEN just gave students from more than 1,265 middle schools, high schools... another reason to beat up the poor gay kid.
"All this was inspired by the principle - which is quite true in itself - that in the big lie there is always a certain force of credibility; because the broad masses of a nation are always more easily corrupted in the deeper strata of their emotional nature than consciously or voluntarily; and thus in the primitive simplicity of their minds they more readily fall victims to the big lie than the small lie, since they themselves often tell small lies in little matters but would be ashamed to resort to large-scale falsehoods. It would never come into their heads to fabricate colossal untruths, and they would not believe that others could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously. Even though the facts which prove this to be so may be brought clearly to their minds, they will still doubt and waver and will continue to think that there may be some other explanation. For the grossly impudent lie always leaves traces behind it, even after it has been nailed down, a fact which is known to all expert liars in this world and to all who conspire together in the art of lying. These people know only too well how to use falsehood for the basest purposes.
..and do what about it..
Those people should include teachers, counselors and administrators that have "denied you their support in the past, or who've expressed bias against (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered) people.
once again..and do what about it..commit a "hate crime" against them?
It is also suggested that the list include other children, school board members, people in the community and relatives "who have shown intolerance" of homosexuality.
The organizing manual notes that "people who oppose your issue are known as, you guessed it, your opponents."
I think that is what they hope for. GLSEN is looking for more Mathew Shepard's to wave around as examples.
However, if you are a gay guy and leave a bar with a couple of guys for what is supposed to be a sexual encounter and you get murdered, you are a victim.
It seems that if they really wanted to make a difference, they should be ending the silence about the consequences of leaving bars and having sex with people you don't know.
That's the sad thing. Shepard is their best example of hate-crimes against gays, but those same kind of crimes happen every day to all kinds of people. Being in a bar alone late at night is not the safest place, and leaving with strangers you don't know is really asking for it.
Choice 4 Truth has been organizing a counter-event to GLSEN's "Day of Silence" - click the image or link below to find out more.
TRUTH WITHOUT INTERRUPTION DAY-- APRIL 10 - "A Welcome and Measured Response to the "Day of Silence" Project"
"On April 10, homosexual activists and their supporters will hold "Day of Silence" events on high school and college campuses throughout the country, sponsored by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.(For more details, see www.dayofsilence.org.) It will be a silent vigil and the usual victimhood and "gay" rights claims. Participants will hand out material promoting homosexuality, bisexuality and cross-dressing.
How would you like to hold a counter-event the same day? We are calling it the Truth Without Interruption Day! Finally - a chance to get a word in edgewise!
If you'd like to organize one at your school, see below. You'll find links to: Talking Points (feel free to print this off and hand out); Tips for Organizing a TWID event; and a sample news release.
A list of the high schools that have registered with GLSEN to hold DOS events is at the end. If your school does not appear, it doesn't necessarily mean they aren't having a pro-homosexual Day of Silence event. Conversely, if it is listed, the administration may not have been told about it yet, or may claim no knowledge. The best advice is to check with your school newspaper and ask around - the word on the street is your best informant.
It's pretty simple - you just need people and some motivation! Godspeed to all you truth-tellers!
Talking Points (feel free to print this off and hand out)
Tips for Organizing a TWID event
Other Information:
Assemblyman MOUNTJOY opposes promotion of homosexuality in public schools
Right. Boy Scouts can't even put fliers in some schools to "recruit", but they can blatantly promote their sick cause?
(Please pass the info in #20 on to teens, parents, and other concerned people you know).
You are being too logical here--also expecting people to bear responsibility for their actions. Two concepts that don't fit the liberal agenda.
And exactly how are they getting access to students? Patroling the campuses? Or have they asked the faculty to hand out "information cards, stickers and t-shirts" in the classroom?
Now, THAT'S the spirit! It's high time that folks cast off the idiotic mantle of PC - WAY overdue. Also, why don't the perverts take their little "silence" thing a step further and observe a "fags get the hell out of my face and stay out" day? And then extend it indefinitely - like forever. Queers have brought forth nothing but ruination, disease, disgust, etc. But they're got great PRIDE in those achievements. Barf-o-matic!
Buy a kid a "THINK...Outside the Triangle!" tee shirt to wear to school. Or a Straight Pride tee shirt. That would make a statement! (I like the "THINK...Outside the Triangle!" tee shirts)
And BTW, the school administration can't stop students from wearing them:
'Straight pride' allowed in school: Court prevents banning of teen's printed sweatshirt
Elliott's Story: "STRAIGHT PRIDE"
Queers have already said "there queer, there here, and they've came for our children". So it sounds to me like they are seeking victims by finding out "which kids won't tell" by finding out who remained silent. To this I say, "Kids, if you've never been talkitive before, you'd better change for the 10th and talk your jaws off". Parents please protect your children from the queer lunatics.
GLSEN is entrenched in many school systems. Did you know that they claim to have over 1000 GSA's ("Gay"-Straight associations) in public schools across the nation?
Homosexual rights group makes inroads in U.S. schools; Parents unaware of GLSEN's work
Gay-straight clubs spread through high schools nationwide, raising hopes, posing challenges
Flooding the Schools With Propaganda: How Homosexual Activists Are Taking Their Messages to the Public Schools
From Tolerance to Affirmation: One School's Experience with a Gay-Affirmative Program
First AIDS Education, Then "Safe Schools," Then Gay Advocacy
The Facts About "Just the Facts"
Yeah, and who gets hold of the list?
This is bullsh!t. Somebody said something above about Boy Scouts not even being able to proselytize but these whackjobs waltz right in...
If Conservatives had any real grassroots power of cohesion this sort of crap would be smothered in its infancy.
Two excellent web sites that will help students when they are faced with homosexual indoctrination:
Choice 4 Truth (http://www.choice4truth.com/)
They have two sections - one for parents and one for students/teens. Here's the link for student section:
There is some really good material under the "Take the Student Pledge" section that kids can use to respond with when they are faced with queer propaganda.
Truthatschool.org (http://www.truthatschool.org/)
This site also has sections for parents and students, but is primarily a web site for students (with lots of good information).
Seven Steps to Recruit-Proof Your Child
LOL! Great response. You know, that would require some p-s TEACHERS to be silent for a year!
I think we need to start our own list of homosexual pervert supporters...
"... The campaign is a partnership effort of MTV and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, which calls it the "largest ever" series of announcements on the subject. The messages claim homosexual acceptance is a "safety" issue a common theme for homosexual activists.
The spots are tied to a Web page that seeks to pass along pro-gay information, as well as inviting teens to participate in activism. For instance, there's an online petition favoring so-called "hate crimes legislation." ..."
Human Rights Campaign Foundation invades saturday morning cartoons (My title)
"Earlier today, I was watching saturday morning cartoons. Specifically "Transformers: Robots In Disguise" on FOX Kids. (What can I say? I've been a Transformers fan since 1984, since I was 6.) During the second commercial break, a commercial aired which began with Ellen Degeneres' mother onscreen. In it, her and several actors talked about parents accepting and understanding their children, whether they're gay or straight. The ad ended with the phrase Choose to understand and the name of the organization that funded the ad, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, as well as a link to their website.
Now, am I wrong to be shocked by this? Here's why I'm shocked by it, at any rate.
These are saturday morning cartoons, watched mainly by 7 year olds, who have NO CONCEPT AT ALL of sexuality, much less homosexuality. And as a parent, you feel it's alright for your children to watch saturday morning cartoons, as their can't possibly be any bad messages for them to watch. Little would you know, though, that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation would use it to ram their beliefs down your childs throat while you're unaware. To bring sexuality into their innocent world..."
that was me...
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JENNA WORTHAM and EVELYN M. RUSLI, On Monday December 6, 2010, 7:20 am EST
In a memorable scene in the "The Social Network," the actor Justin Timberlake, who portrays the Silicon Valley investor Sean Parker in the movie, leans over the table and tells the founders of Facebook in a conspiratorial tone: "A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion dollars."
These days in Silicon Valley, a billion dollars seems downright quaint. The enthusiasm for social networking and mobile apps has venture capitalists clamoring to give money to young companies.
The exuberance has given rise to an elite club of start-ups - all younger than seven years and all worth billions. Successive investments in Twitter have reportedly increased its value 33 percent, to $4 billion, while Zynga, creator of the popular Facebook game FarmVille, is worth more than $5 billion.
Google was willing to pay $6 billon for Groupon, an online coupon company that was valued at $1.35 billion only eight months ago. And Groupon was willing to reject the bid on Friday evening, presumably because it could sell for even more money later.
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Companies that involve social shopping, mobile photo sharing and new social networking are finding it easy to attract investors because no one wants to miss the next big thing.
Yammer, a system for sending Twitter-like messages inside businesses, recently raised $25 million, while investors reportedly signed a check for close to $30 million for a niche blogging site called Tumblr. GroupMe, a new group messaging app for cellphones, raised $9 million. Path, an iPhone app for sharing only photos on a social network limited to just 50 people, received $2.5 million. Its competitor, Picplz, scored $5 million. And those are just within the last few weeks.
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"I'm not saying Quora, Foursquare, Square aren't eventually worth a lot of money, but the price to pay to get into those games is kind of amazing - $50 to $80 million?" said Dave McClure, founding partner of 500 Startups, a technology incubator in Silicon Valley. "These companies are in big markets with proven founders, so maybe not absolutely crazy but certainly eyebrow-raising."
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"Back in the '90s, companies got funded for five times the amount that Tumblr raised and didn't have anything close to a business model," said Roger Ehrenberg, founder and managing partner of IA Ventures. "People were getting $50 to $200 million a pop and it brought down an entire industry."
The frenzy is as much the result of simple laws of supply and demand as the herd mentality. Thanks to the constantly falling cost of computing power, a start-up needs less money to get off the ground.
Meanwhile, more wealthy people are viewing investing in technology as a hobby, which has increased the competition.
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Abilene, Texas may get a bad rap for some things, but the 'Key City' does have some amazing things that I think some locals take for granted. Let's dive into a few of them.
Abilene, Texas may get a bad rap for some things, but the 'Key City' does have some amazing things that I think some locals take for granted. Let's dive into a few of them.
This week, the founder of Rescue the Animals Paul Washburn talks about how many animals have been saved in Abilene. Paul also addresses the needs of Abilene.
Get ready for great food and drinks at the Taste of Abilene. Over 40 restaurants will be at the Abilene Civic Center. Get your tickets here.
This is the grand opening celebration of the Abilene Zoo's multi-million dollar Giraffe Safari. Celebrate the newest zoo feature with a ribbon cutting and hand feeding of the giraffes.
Come out and support 'Reach for a Difference Walk for Autism' April 30th at Wylie High School Stadium. The event features food, family friendly activities, resource fair, and support groups.
The Abilene Cattle Baron's Ball to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for Saturday, October 8th. Join in the fun and help make more birthday's possible.
After being listed as one of the windiest cities in America, and as top destination in Texas, Abilene has made another top list - this time as one of the best places to retire.
Warmer weather is here so we're sure to see more bikes on the road. So, please be aware of that fact and keep an eye out for those on two wheels. Look Twice, Save a Life.
The Big Country Home and Outdoor Expo is now the West Texas Indoor/Outdoor Extravaganza at the Taylor County Expo Center. You'll find everything you've ever wanted.
If you have a bunch of unwanted stuff piling up at your house, here's your chance to get rid of it for free with Abilene's annual 'Spring Clean and Tire Amnesty Days'.
Abilene started out as a wild-west town. However, the 'Key City' turned out to be a peaceful little town, complete with famous historical landmarks.
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UTEP started off with a nine point lead. Marshall closed the gap taking a one point lead with 5:18 left in the first period. Marshall's Nigel Spikes got the team and fans roaring when he made an impressive slam dunk as the first period ended putting Marshall up 39-34. From that point Marshall never looked back adding to that lead to win 76-60. For the first time in history the Marshall Marching Thunder Alumni Band played and provided the music at the basketball game. Many may not have noticed the change with out a closer look at the faces and the use of reading glasses for some. They played well during the game providng the familiar Herd spirit at Cam Henderson Center.
The alumni band was filling in during the Chirstmas break. Judging from the performance it is likely they will be making more appearances in the near future.
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The "meat"-and-greet competition to determine Chicago's best burger was led by a panel of judges, including chef Hubert Keller (Fleur de Lys), Keith Villa (founder of Blue Moon Brewing Company), chef Graham Elliot (judge on FOX's Master Chef), among several others. After several rounds of bites (15 to be exact), chef Scott Walton from Howels & Hood was awarded judge's choice for best burger — a creation made with house-made kimchi, bread and butter pickle aioli, and (can you believe?) carrot bacon.
Of course, the guests also got to have their say — in between mouthfuls of burger, that is — awarding Jeff Mauro, host of the Food Network's Sandwich King and $24 in 24 for his burger made with engine sauce, crispy cherry pepper, and jalapeño Havarti. What's your favorite burger in Chicago? You'll just have to throw an epic taste fest of your own.
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|Congratulations to Morgan P. and Erykah T. for this incredible accomplishment!
On Friday, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) of Tampa Bay recognized Morgan Peterson and Erykah Tharpe as scholarship winners for the Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Award program, presented by Deloitte. On Friday, April 29th, the Tampa Bay Rays honored these incredible student-athletes during a pre-game ceremony on the field. Winners were joined by PCA-Tampa Bay board members Matt Silverman - President of Baseball Operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, Ken Leikam - U.S. Managing Partner for Deloitte, Troy Fowler – Director of The Triad Foundation, and Mark Sakalosky – Executive Director of PCA-Tampa Bay. Following the presentation, guests were treated to a reception by the Rays and PCA-Tampa Bay in the suite section of Tropicana Field for family members and supporters from the Tampa Bay Community.
Morgan and Erykah were selected from a group of 25 finalists out of 4,600 applicants nationwide. These student-athletes were recognized for having the qualities of a Triple-Impact Competitor®; an athlete that makes themselves, their teammates and the game better. Each of these athletes are exceptional both on and off the field and serve as role
models for other students. As leaders in their schools, they have set themselves apart by how they train for their sport, perform in academics, and impact those around them for the better.
To learn more about the other Class of 2016 scholarship award winners, visit: https://positivecoach.org/the-pca-blog/triple-impact-competitor-scholarship-finalists-class-of-2016/. Congratulations, Morgan and Erykah!
|Congratulations to the Middle School Boys Tennis team
on winning the 2016 Florida West Coast League Championship!
By Coach Kerri Grosso
The Middle School Boys Tennis team had a great finish to the season, winning the 2016 Florida West Coast League Championship. Geoffrey Mello, Rocco Burdge, Trent Alexander and Sam Shear won their individual flight tournaments. All of the boys positively contributed to our winning season. The Middle School Girls Tennis team finished the season with an overall record of 3-4. Zarmeena Munir competed in the finals of the Singles #3 flight. Great job this season to all the members of the Middle School Tennis teams. Congratulations to all of these student-athletes! Go Red! Go Gold!
From Coach Jim Preston
Tampa Prep's rowing team traveled to Sarasota County this past weekend to compete in the State Rowing Championships. In Saturday morning's heats, the Boys Varsity 4 finished first and the Boys Junior 4 finished a close second, advancing both boats directly to the grand finals. The Girls Varsity 4 and Girls Freshmen 4 secured spots in the afternoon repechage, where they each moved on to Sunday's petit finals.
On Sunday, the girls Freshman 4 (Taylor Bell, Lauren Klaus, Emily Mosbaugh, Dee Gollamudi, Tori Stone and Iman Ahmed) pulled out all the stops and led the petit final down to the wire where they were edged out by less than a second to finish 8th in the State. The Boys Junior 4 was a very tight field and our boat (Adam Hunter, Jake Adkins, Grayson Mugford, Connor Stec and Lucy Keslar) fought to the end, finishing 6th in the State. The Girls Varsity 4 (Amber Hottle, Bianca Colon, Wenjia Yu, Jenn Okogbaa and Erin Cristal) had one of their best races of the season, fininshing 12th overall.
In Prep's final event, the Boys Varsity 4 (Luke Smith, Spencer Burdge, Gareth Klotz, Matt Leonardo, and Audrey Carver) was anyone's race coming into the final 500 meters, as the closely-matched crews battled down the course. Belen Jesuit secured the gold with Tampa Prep finshing second in the State, just under a second ahead of third place Plant High. Congratulations to all our athletes for a great weekend and season.
|Congratulations to the TSPD seniors on all of their achievements while at Tampa Prep!
From Coach Jason Bowes
Last week, Tampa Prep Swim and Dive celebrated their seniors by holding their annual Senior Send Off Celebration. Each senior shared insight on their college search, what they learned about themselves throughout high school and from their experiences as a student-athlete. The seniors offered a lot of advice to the other swimmers and divers about hard work and dedication, while sharing some of their favorite memories of the team. Check out more of the photos from this event at TPSD Senior Send Off Pictures. Congratulations, Daniel Castro, Trey Fields, Kim Fulton, Meghana Kartham and Savannah Savitt!
We are proud to announce that Seniors Alyssa Moore (Track) and Aaron Mills (Wrestling) are this year's recipients from Tampa Prep for the Heart of a Champion Scholarship!
The Heart of a Champion Scholarship
The Heart Award is a $1,000 scholarship being given to one male and female high school senior athlete at each Hillsborough County School and select Hillsborough County private schools. The criteria for the award are listed below:
- Demonstrates leadership and maturity in helping their teammate
- A relentless work ethic in games and in practice
- Total dedication and love for their sport
- Being the best they can be
- The athlete with the "most heart"
"The award is not necessarily for the best athlete. It is for the young man or woman who brings something special to their sport and teammates. While it's difficult to describe what having "heart" means, you just know it when you see it." Congratulations, Alyssa and Aaron!
|Congratulations to Luke S. and Spencer B. on winning
the Scholastic State Championship two years in a row!
By Coach Jim Preston
Last weekend, Tampa Prep Rowing competed for two days of exciting racing in the FSRA State Sculling Championship Regatta at Benderson Park in Sarasota. The high winds made racing especially challenging all weekend. Our Boys Varsity Double (Spencer Burdge and Luke Smith) finished second overall and won the Scholastic Championship for a second year in a row! Our Lightweight Double (Connor Stec and Matt Leonardo) made the petit final and finished third in an exciting race. Our Junior Double (Adam Hunter and Gareth Klotz) won the petit final. Congratulations to each of these athletes for their performances this weekend!
|Congratulations to the 19 student-athletes who commited to playing their sport in college next year
and the family members and coaches who have supported them!
Last week, Tampa Prep held an Athletic Commitment Ceremony to celebrate the 19 student-athletes who will be playing their sport at the collegiate level next year! These students participate in a wide range of sports, including soccer, basketball, rowing, baseball, swimming, tennis and our first-ever collegiate bowler! Congratulations to all of the student-athletes for this incredible accomplishment! TPTV Live aired the ceremony live and it can be viewed at 2016 Athletic Commitment Ceremony. To view all of the pictures from the ceremony, check out the Facebook album. Congratulations to our student-athletes:
Victor Arruda will attend Palm Beach Atlantic University where he will play soccer for the Sailfish. Palm Beach is a Division 2 school in Palm Beach, Florida, that participates in the Sunshine State Conference.
Holden Bridge will attend Swarthmore College where he will play baseball for the Garnet. Swarthmore is a Division 3 school in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, that participates in the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Zach Brodsky will attend Sewanee where he will play baseball for the Tigers. Sewanee is a Division 3 school in Sewanee, Tennessee, that participates in the Southern Athletic Conference.
Spencer Burdge will attend Stanford University where he will row for the Cardinal. Stanford is a Division 1 school in Palo Alto, California, that participates in the Pac-12 Conference.
Dylan Carrissimo will attend Anna Maria College where he will play baseball for the Amcats. Anna Maria is a Division 3 school in Paxton, Massachusetts, that participates in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Cameron Carlson will attend Bates College where he will play baseball for the Bobcats. Bates is a Division 3 school in Lewiston, Maine, that participates in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Jonny Corning will attend Wesleyan University where he will play baseball for the Cardinals. Wesleyan is a Division 3 school in Middletown, Connecticut, that participates in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Erin Cristal will attend the University of Washington where she will be a coxswain for the Huskies. Washington is a Division 1 school in Seattle, Washington, that participates in the Pac-12 Conference.
Nick de Quesada will attend Boston College where he will play tennis for the Eagles. Boston College is a Division 1 school in Boston, Massachusetts, that participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Juwan Durham will attend the University of Connecticut where he will play basketball for the Huskies. University of Connecticut is a Division 1 school in Storrs, Connecticut, that participates in the American Athletic Conference.
Michael Falcon will attend the Stevens Institute of Technology where he will play baseball for the Ducks. Stevens is a Division 3 school in Castle Point, New Jersey, that participates in the Empire 8 Athletic Conference.
Ben Hardin will attend the Wichita State University where he will bowl for the Shockers. Wichita is a Division 1 school in Wichita, Kansas, that participates in Men's Bowling Nationally.
Paige Leavy will attend Bucknell University where she will play tennis for the Bison. Bucknell is Division 1 University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and participates in the Patriot League.
Jeremy Leeds will attend Temple University where he will row for the Owls. Temple is a Division 1 University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and participates in the East Coast Athletic Conference for Rowing.
Haillie Lower will attend the University of Florida where she will play soccer for the Gators. Florida is a Division 1 school in Gainesville, Florida, that participates in the Southeastern Conference.
Savannah Savitt will attend the University of Nebraska where she will swim for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is a Division 1 school in Lincoln, Nebraska, that participates in the Big 10 Conference.
Jake Schaffer will attend Flagler College where he will play baseball for the Saints. Flagler is a Division 2 school in St. Augustine, Florida, that participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
Luke Smith will attend Colgate University where he will row for the Raiders. Colgate is a Division 1 school in Hamilton, New York, that participates in the Patriot League.
Tyson Ward will attend North Dakota State University where he will play Basketball for the Bison. North Dakota State is a Division 1 University in Fargo, North Dakota, that participates in the Summit League.
|Courtney Y. competes in the 100m Dash.
|Joey V. starts strong in the 1600m Run.
From Assistant Coach Mason Cathey
This past Friday, the Track and Field team competed in the Ed Wells Kiwanis Invitational at Clearwater High School. The meet was attended by twenty schools. The day started off hot and sunny and cooled off nicely for evening events. Congratulations to all of the Terrapin athletes for a great invitational!
Our Top 8 finishes, scoring points for Tampa Prep:
Josie Garba - 3200m, 1st Place, Personal Best
Delany Barnard - High Jump, 2nd Place, Personal Best
Other athletes with personal bests:
Courtney Yonker and Shakir Muhammad - 100m
Delaney Barnard, Hannah Keller and Matt Schultz - 200m
Mackenzie Shiel and Matt Schultz - 400m
Mackenzie Sheil, Isabel Rodriquez, Delany Barnard and Carson Young - 4x400m relay
Jordan Payne, Joey Valenti, Zachary White, Angela Vari and Harsheen Marwah - 1600m
Brittani Johnson PR in Long Jump
Next up is Spring Break, but we know these athletes are on a roll and will continue to train to prepare for a final meet before the District Championships.
From Coach Andy Bricker
Terrapin Strong! Tampa Prep advanced five wrestlers to the State Championship Tournament for the third time in a row. That was an amazing accomplishment for only having seven wrestlers representing the team at the end of the regular season. Terrapin Strong means much more than advancing five wrestlers – it represents how the Terrapin wrestling team competed at the State Championships. Four of the five wrestlers placed in the top three, with the fifth wrestler finishing just one match away from placing. Those five Terrapin wrestlers took the Tampa Prep team to a fourth-place finish overall in the team standings! Terrapin Strong also represents each of the Tampa Prep wrestler's individual performance at the tournament. It was not an easy road for any of the wrestlers this year, but they all broke through barriers during the State Tournament.
At 106 pounds, Ben Buhler dealt with inexperience with this being his first time at the state championship, which can be overwhelming. Ben showed that he could adapt and overcame the odds. After losing his first-round match, Ben was able to battle back and win the rest of his matches to earn a third-place finish.
Tampa Prep's lone senior at 113 pounds, Aaron Mills, had one of the biggest obstacles that any athlete ever has to face: competing with an injury. Aaron's injury ended his season early last year and kept him out of the first half of the season this year. As bad as the injury was, Aaron still qualified for the State Tournament and battled match after match through pain and restriction to finish just one win shy of placing in the State Tournament.
At 132 pounds, Tampa Prep eighth grader Ashton Habeil had a great run through the State Tournament. Ashton started the season at a lower weight class, but decided mid-season that he could perform better at the bigger weight class. This brought a lot of doubt from the critics who thought that he was fifth at best in his new weight class. Ashton showed them all by beating the returning State Champion and avenging last years semi-final round lost, resulting in a second-place finish at this year's State Tournament.
Two-time State Champion at 145 pounds Anthony Artalona had no distractions when it came to the big show. This year Anthony had the whole coaching staff worried when he show up the day of the State Tournament running a high fever and taking antibiotics. Anthony being the warrior he is powered through winning all the way to the championship finals, where he lost by one point in the last couple of seconds of the match to another two-time State Champion. The second-place finish was not what was expected for Anthony, but very few could have done what he did under those circumstances.
The final Terrapin competing at the State Tournament was 160 pound Leo Tarantino. Leo has already placed third and second in previous State Tournaments and had high hopes for this year's Tournament. The only obstacle Leo had was the bracketing formula the FHSAA used this year, which placed the two best wrestlers in the state against each other in the semi-final match. This was a heartbreaking match where Leo fell short, but was able to gather himself together and come back to an easy win for the third-place finish at the State Tournament.
Terrapin Strong stands for a handful of Tampa Prep student-athletes, who overcame incredible odds and obstacles to be the best they can be at any given time. These young men could not have represented Tampa Preparatory School better and we are all so proud of them! Congratulations on another great season, Wrestlers!
From Coach Shannon Hoffman and Coach Jim Preston
The 7th Annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta takes place each spring in Sarasota. This race focuses on the introduction to the true racing experience. The day started with cool temperatures, a light wind and clear skies. The sun quickly warmed things up, making it a great day for racing. There were six to seven lanes racing every seven minutes throughout the day with little delays, which was a nice surprise considering the number of participants.
|Angel H., Gustavo A., Max M., Noah G. and coxswain Tori S.
finished in 4th as the Boys Novice 4 boat.
The Boy's Novice 4 (Angel Hernandez Zapata, Gustavo Antezana Quintela, Noah Garba, Max McGeachy and coxswain Tori Stone) finished 4th in their flight. The Girl's High School Double (Bianca Colon and Amber Hottle) finished 6th in their flight. Tampa Prep entered three boats in the Boys High School Double event. Gareth Klotz and Matthew Leonardo finished 2nd in their flight and earned a sliver medal, Connor Stec and Viktor Garba finished 4th in their flight and Spencer Burdge and Luke Smith finished 3rd in their flight and earned a bronze medal. The Girl's Varsity 4 (Bianca Colon, Amber Hottle, Wenjia Yu, Jennifer Okogbaa and coxswain Erin Cristal) finished 5th in their flight!
|Matthew L. and Gareth K. prepare
for a great day of rowing.
|Lauren K. works with teammates to make sure
they are ready for their race.
The Girl's Freshman 4 (Emily Mosbaugh, Lauren Klaus, Taylor Bell, Deeksha Gollamudi and coxswain Lucy Keslar) finished 8th in their flight. The Boy's High School JV 4 (Adam Hunter, Grayson Mugford, Jake Adkins, Noah Garba and coxswain Iman Ahmed) finished 8th in their flight. The Boy's High School Varsity 4 (Luke Smith, Spencer Burdge, Gareth Klotz, Matthew Leonardo and coxswain Audrey Carver) finished 5th in their flight. Finally, the Boys High School Varsity 8 (Luke Smith, Spencer Burdge, Viktor Garba, Matthew Leonardo, Connor Stec, Colin Kubisiak, Adam Hunter, Grayson Mugford with coxswain Audrey Carver) finish 3rd in their flight earning a bronze medal.
The entire team has made great strides in improving both their technique and fitness over the past few weeks. The team as a whole is getting stronger and faster each week and will continue to press forward in preparation for the Plant Invite where the team will race on March 5th. Row Red, Row Gold.
|Congratulations to all the wrestlers moving on to the State Championship!
By Coach Andy Bricker
The Terrapin wrestling team had another strong showing at the Regional Championships, finishing third as a team and advancing 5 of their 6 wrestlers to the State Tournament this weekend. Ashton Habeil, Anthony Artalona and Leo Tarantino all placed first in their weight classes, while Ben Buhler and Aaron Mills placed third. The Tampa Prep coaching staff has high hopes for these young men and would love to come home with five State Champions. On Saturday, make sure to follow the Tampa Prep Athletic Twitter account for State Championship updates and special live Periscopes throughout the day! Read some details from the Regional Championship in the Tampa Bay Times. The Tampa Bay Times also wrote a great story about the Terrapin wrestlers as they head into the State Championships. Check it out here: Tampa Prep Wrestling Small in Size Big on Success.
|Gilbert M. and Jeffrey O. start the process of getting their heads shaved
in support of those with cancer.
The Tampa Prep Varsity Baseball team defeated Bayshore Christian 10-1 on Saturday, but it was their efforts to beat another much more important opponent (pediatric cancer) that was the true story of the day. The game was designated as the Terrapins Vs. Cancer Foundation fundraiser event.
|Gilbert M. lost a lot of hair on the baseball field!
(See "before" picture above!)
|Holden B. mentally prepares
to have his head shaved.
The team, in conjunction with the Vs. Cancer Foundation, is raising money to help fund Children's Cancer research and also to help improve the lives of kids with cancer at Tampa General Hospital. Half of the money raised goes to the national research fund and the other half goes directly to Tampa General's Children's Oncology Center to help improve the morale and daily lives of the kids at the Center.
|Check out these great new looks for the members
of the team who chose to shave their heads!
The day started with a welcome address by Vs. Cancer Representative, Brant Masters, followed by the ceremonial First Pitch thrown by Tampa Prep senior Jonah Kornberg. At the conclusion of the game, many members of the baseball team and coaching staff lent their heads to the effort by having their heads shaved as a symbol of their support.
|Alex S. and Cameron C. join with teammates in shaving their heads
to show support of helping those suffering with cancer.
It was a wonderful day of fellowship and of Tampa Prep living the mission and showing a "Higher Purpose Than Self." The team has raised over $2,000 and are continuing to fundraise throughout the season. If you would like to contribute, please visit https://team.vs-cancer.org/fundraise/team?ftid=65125.
|Even Coach Hendrix and Coach DeTringo shaved their heads in solidarity of the cause!


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I have two models:
class Wine
belongs_to :region
class Region
has_many :wines
I am attempting to use the #where method with a hash built from transforming certain elements from the params hash into a query hash, for example
{ :region => '2452' }
def index
@wines = Wine.where(hash)
But all I get is a column doesn't exist error when the query is executed:
ActiveRecord::StatementInvalid: PGError: ERROR: column wines.region does not exist
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Of course, the table
wines has
region_id so if I queried for
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The question is the following:
Is there a rails-y way to query the
Wine object for specific
regions using the
id in the
#where method? I've listed some options below based on what I know I can do.
Option 1:
I could change the way that I build the query hash so that each field has
_id (like
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Wine are
belongs_to and thus don't have an entry in wines for
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Option 2: Build a SQL where clause, again using some logic to determine whether to use the id or join against another table... again the logic would be somewhat more complicated, and delving in to SQL makes it feel less rails-y. Or I could be wrong on that front.
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A $1-per-hour wage increase is welcome news to Henderson County workers, but the decision Monday by the General Assembly to approve a $6.15-per-hour minimum wage will not have much effect in the local business community, an official said.
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The average wage for workers in Henderson County is $13.95-per-hour, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.
Working the lunch rush behind the counter at Chick-fil-A Wednesday, Chris Merker said the increase is a positive development for employees. Merker earns $5.50 an hour.
"I think that's great," said Merker, 16. Felicia Taylor, 40, has worked at the Wal-Mart Supercenter for a year. She said the increase will help the people who need it the most.
"Here you are hired based on experience and if you don't have any experience, you start out at the bottom, but that (the increase) makes it a little better," she said.
An increase in the minimum wage, which has been at $5.15 since 1997, is expected to provide more take-home pay for nearly 140,000 workers statewide who earn less than $6.15 per hour. The current minimum wage earns a worker $10,712 annually or about $2,500 below the federal poverty level for a family of two. Increasing the minimum wage will give the worker another $173 per month, but still won't exceed the poverty threshold.
The new minimum wage of $6.15-per-hour will take effect in January.
But the increase will have little or no effect for most local businesses, said Paul Keating, director of the Employment Security Commission office in Hendersonville.
"The reason for that is we have not had a job order for an employer that pays minimum wage for years," he said. "Business owners realize they are not going to be able to hire people or keep people if they are not willing to pay the prevailing wage rate for the area."
Andrew Andreotta, a team leader at Chick-fil-A, agreed with Keating's assessment.
"Every employee is different, but we like to hire good people so we start employees at higher than that (minimum wage) anyway," he said.
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce President Bob Williford said it remains to be seen if there will be an effect in the job market as a result of the pay rate increase.
"If this has any kind of domino effect so far as pushing up wages across the board among employers in Henderson County, we'll have to watch for that," he said. "What you have right now is employers competing for employees. Even places such as fast food establishments don't pay minimum wage because they are in the same job market as everyone else is, so they can't afford to pay minimum wage."
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